Carbohydrate counter:

1. Carbohydrate Counting Diet
Getting to know your Carbohydrates
As easy as 1...2...3
 Counting carbohydrates is important for managing your
blood sugar levels, or glucose at each meal.  Calculating Carbohydrate Servings
 Foods that are high in carbohydrates are: starches, milk, 2,000 calorie diet
fruit, sweets. When eaten, blood sugars rise.
50% of calories from carbohydrates = 1,000 calories
 Diabetics, specifically those who are insulin dependent,
can benefit from this method. By knowing how many 1,000 calories divided by 4 calories per gram of carbohydrate
carbohydrates eaten, insulin levels can be adjusted = 250 grams
accordingly.
250 grams divided by 15 grams carbohydrate per serving =
 There are two types of carbohydrates: simple (sugars) 16.66 serving
and complex (starches).
 Sample of how to distribute Carbohydrates throughout
 One carbohydrate serving is equal to 15 grams of the week:
carbohydrates.
Breakfast 3 4 2 3 4 3 3
 Examples of 15 Grams of Carbohydrates Per Serving:
AM Snack 2 2 2 2 2 1 1
1 slice of bread, 1 cup of milk, 1 small piece of fruit, 1 medium cookie
Lunch 3 3 4 3 4 4 3
 Understand portion sizes.
PM Snack 2 2 2 2 1 2 3
 Be consistent with your carbohydrates and choose whole
Dinner 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
grain and unrefined sources. Limit carbohydrates that are
processed or high in added sugar.
HS Snack 2 1 2 2 1 2 2
Total Carbs: 16 16 16 16 16 16 16